Ophieleotris aporos (Bleeker, 1854)

Snakehead gudgeon

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Eleotridae \| Eleotrinae
Synonyms	Eleotris aporos, Ophiocara aporos, ... more
Common names	Ornate sleeper, Snake-headed gudgeon, Aporos sleeper, ... more

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Main reference

Coates, D. 1992. (Ref. 9162)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9162); 19.4 cm SL (female); common length : 15.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9162); common length :15 cm SL (female); max. published weight: 171 g (Ref. 9162); max. published weight: 165.0 g

Environment

Demersal; amphidromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 20°C - 30°C (Ref. 2060); 18°N - 25°S

Africa to Oceania: Madagascar to northern Australia and islands of Melanesia. Reported from Palau (Ref. 6371).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9

Adults occur in streams, ponds and swamps, frequently in areas with dense plant growth (Ref. 5259). Also found in the sea and estuaries (Ref. 4833, 280). Mainly diurnal, and usually territorial. Adults feed mainly on aquatic insects and nymphs with lesser amounts of algae, other aquatic plants and small crustaceans.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Fec = 100,000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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